Auburn's internal investigation into its men's basketball program has the attention of the SEC, which has "concern" about the allegations outlined in the federal complaint against former assistant coach Chuck Person.

SEC commission Greg Sankey said there has been "regular communication" between the league office and Auburn president Steven Leath since Person's arrest on Sept. 26.

"Anytime you have these types of issues there's attention and concern," Sankey said. "But I appreciate the leadership of president Leath; he's obviously new to the conference. I've greatly enjoyed working with him and he and I have developed a healthy working relationship through our communication. We'll continue to do so.

"Obviously, Jay (Jacobs) is still leading that athletics program and he's a part of that communication as well."

Sankey did not address Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl specifically, saying only that the conference does not conduct investigations.